Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Yearned.
Yearned - as a verb
Desire strongly or persistently
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hankerlongHypernyms (Closely Related)
desirewantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have a desire for something or someone who is not present
Example: "She ached for a cigarette"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achelanguishpineyenHypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearnHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have affection for; feel tenderness for
Example Sentences
"She yearned for adventure and decided to join a backpacking trip."
"He yearned to be with his family during the holidays."
"The young artist yearned for recognition and entered several competitions."
"As they looked at each other, they yearned for their love to be rekindled."
"The dog yearned for its owner to return home from work."
Word Game Points
Is YEARNED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yearned is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YEARNED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is YEARNED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yearned is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYEARNED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is YEARNED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yearned is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYEARNED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.